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Embark on an 8-hour journey through pivotal battles that shaped history, exploring ancient and medieval warfare tactics and strategies. Delve into Macedonian and Roman battle tactics, following the campaigns of Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Analyze key conflicts such as the Battle of Cannae, the Siege of Alesia, and the Battle of Pharsalus. Examine the fall of empires, the rise of leaders, and the impact of decisive engagements from the Balkan Campaign to the Battle of Agincourt. Gain insights into military innovations, strategic maneuvers, and the geopolitical consequences of warfare across different eras and civilizations.

Syllabus

Macedonian Battle Tactics.
Alexander the Great: The Balkan Campaign (336 to 335 B.C.E.).
The Destruction of Thebes (335 to 334 B.C.E.).
The Battle of the Granicus (334 B.C.E.).
Roman Battle Tactics.
The Battle of the Trebia River (218 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Lake Trasimene (217 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Cannae (216 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Zama (202 B.C.E.).
The Roman Legion.
Caesar vs the Helvetii (58 B.C.E.).
Caesar vs Ariovistus (58 B.C.E.).
The Battle of the Axona (57 B.C.E.).
The Battle of the Sabis (57 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Gaul: Makin' Waves (56 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Britain (55 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Britain II: There and Back Again (54 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Gaul: REVOLT! (54 to 53 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Carrhae (53 B.C.E.).
Vercingetorix (52 to 50 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Alesia (52 B.C.E.).
Caesar Marches on Rome (49 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Ilerda (49 B.C.E.).
The Fall of Pompey (48 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Pharsalus (48 B.C.E.).
Cleopatra & the Siege of Alexandria (48 to 47 B.C.E.).
Zela, Ruspina, & Thapsus (47 to 46 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Munda (45 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Philippi (42 B.C.E.).
The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest (9 C.E.).
Boudicca (60/61 C.E.).
The Siege of Jerusalem (1099).
The Battle of Agincourt (1415).

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Historia Civilis

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    a fantastic course for anyone interested in military strategy from the antique world , well presented and easy to listen too , thoroughly recommend it
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